In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Daniel Shankin, a mindfulness coach and psychedelic integration specialist. Daniel is the founder of TAM Integration, which provides support, education, and integration circles for those working with psychedelics. He also leads the Mountain TAM Psychedelic Integration Coaching Program, training emerging facilitators in integration practices.
Topics Covered:- (00:34 - 02:21) Daniel’s early psychedelic experiences and how they shaped his path
- (02:23 - 03:49) The evolution of integration and its growing importance in psychedelic use
- (04:11 - 07:39) What psychedelic integration actually means and how it works in practice
- (08:28 - 10:52) Defining enlightenment: is it real, and what does it look like?
- (12:20 - 17:43) Relationships, marriage, and how psychedelics impact personal growth
- (18:24 - 19:55) Couples using psychedelics together—how should they integrate their experiences?
- (20:52 - 26:44) Working with difficult psychedelic experiences—when to seek clinical support
- (27:10 - 29:08) PTSD, CPTSD, and the potential of psychedelics in healing trauma
- (30:19 - 34:29) The importance of a supportive environment post-ceremony
- (35:09 - 38:54) The thin line between spiritual experiences and psychological projections
- (41:15 - 43:07) Shadow work—what it truly means and how to approach it
- (43:12 - 46:48) Mindfulness and integration: how self-awareness helps psychedelic experiences land
- (47:00 - 50:32) The ego and the default mode network—understanding the role of self-identity in psychedelic work
- (52:19 - 55:32) The Mountain TAM Psychedelic Integration Coaching Program and how it trains integration coaches
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find out more about Daniel Shankin and his work at www.tamintegration.com or follow him on Instagram at @tamintegration.
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